A quick help guide based on the interaction and interim measures taken to help people who see a drop in their SpO2 levels due to Covid19

1. Immediate things to do
when SpO2 levels are
dropping
Disclaimer: This information is curated after helping few people and curating the common information
shared by doctors whom I spoke with. I can't guarantee the effectiveness, but it's worth considering
while you get expert advice and professional help.

2. TAKE STEAM
Use a nebulizer if you can find one.
Add a tincture of benzoin (2 drops) if
possible
Click on this picture to see some home
remedies for taking steam ->
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https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Steam-to-Relieve-Sinus-Pressure

3. PRONE
EXERCISE
Lie upside down, on your
stomach for easier breathing
Click to play the video ->
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCkHPYpwg2g&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=UConnHealth

4. DRINK ONLY
HOT WATER
This is extremely important as oxygen
escapes faster from warm/hot water
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5. USE OXYGEN
CYLINDER/
CONCENTRATOR
Ensure SpO2 levels are always maintained above 95 using a
pulse oximeter, till the patient gets admitted. Use this guide to
understand how to use a cylinder at home ->
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https://www.wikihow.com/Do-Oxygen-Therapy

6. SEEK DOCTORS HELP TO
GET INTERIM MEDICINES
If the SpO2 levels are dropping below 90, get the patient interim
medicines (like steroids) using doctors help and rush to the hospital !
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7. While all these interim
measures are taken, get the
patient admitted ASAP.
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8. Things to
Ensure
Make sure the patient is in
positive state of mind
This is critical. for them to respond to
treatment, including anti-virals like remdesevir
Try to ensure that the patient
understands some of these practices
Even after they're admitted, they need to still be
able to take care of themselves to keep the SpO2
levels above 95. Doctors are in a pretty
overwhelmed state and it won't be possible to give
100% attention to each patient